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Nicholas Wheeler was last seen on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 12:01 a.m. at 2802 Cambridge Avenue.

He was last seen wearing a gray paisley shirt, gray jogging pants carrying a denim/acid wash back pack and a skateboard. Nicholas has scars across his right eyebrow, on his left elbow and on his left wrist.

He may be in the area of S Florida Avenue between WalMart and Dunkin Donuts.

Anyone with information on the location of Nicholas Wheeler is asked to contact Investigative Aide Charlene Ali at 863-834-8974 during business hours, or the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900 after 5:00pm.

Lakeland Police are investigating the Sexual Battery of a Juvenile and need help locating the suspect in the case. Lakeland Police have an active warrant for the arrest of Dominique Smith.

The sexual battery is believed to have occurred in the latter part of 2013 with a victim that was known to the suspect. Per FL Statute 119.071(2)(h)1 no further information will be released that will tend to identify the victim.

At this point in time, it is believed that the suspect is eluding law enforcement.

Suspect Information:

Dominique Denard Smith

19 years old, 5’7”-5’9”, thin build, dark complexion

LKA: 3215 Baird Ave #J63

Charge: Sexual battery of a juvenile

Smith is known to frequent the area of Brandy Place in Lakeland, FL. His hair is a little longer and bushier than depicted in the photo.

Anyone with information on the location of Dominique Smith is asked to contact Detective Jason Perez at 863-834-8958, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers.